Tuesday, June 10, 2008

I have no idea where I acquired this. If I had to guess, I'd say it was saved for Hunny...but as Summer is here, it seems appropriate...

Non-Alcoholic Mead

Try to keep this chilled. While honey does not spoil, the apple juice will, either that or start to ferment, and the whole point was to NOT get liquored up. So here goes.... This is the medieval recipe (and not so ancient) for Hydromel

7 ounces apple juice 14 ounces honey21 ounces water

Mix all the ingredients together in a pan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Leave to cool and strain into a jug and refrigerate before serving. You can add cloves, cinnamon, orange slices to make a spicier drink. Ginger and Herbs for a more soothing tonic. Fruit juices for a refreshing day at the oasis. Mint for a lively social cocktail. Or straight for a nice relaxing sipping drink at the end of the day. And the kids can feel all grown up while imbibing along with you. Makes a real nice replacement for wine or mead at ritual as well.

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About Me

I am a 41 (oops, not any more...lol) 42 year old witch - yes, witch, not b*tch spelled nicely :) Despite general perceptions, we live a pretty ordinary life, as you'll see if you stick around... I have been married to my perfect match for 9 years, and I have 4 kids - Jenetta 23, Tony 22, his wife Jayme 21, and Shayne 5. There are also grandkids involved - Jordan who is 1 and Anakin who was born the end of Feb.